Copyright in Tagalog

Copyright in Tagalog is “Karapatang-ari” or “Karapatang-sipi” – the legal right that protects original creative works from unauthorized use or reproduction. Learning how to discuss intellectual property rights in Filipino will help you navigate legal discussions, content creation, and media usage in the Philippines.

[Words] = Copyright

[Definition]:

• Copyright /ˈkɑːpiˌraɪt/
• Noun: The exclusive legal right to produce, reproduce, publish, or perform an original literary, artistic, dramatic, or musical work.
• Verb: To secure copyright for a creative work.
• Adjective: Protected by copyright law.

[Synonyms] = Karapatang-ari, Karapatang-sipi, Kopirayt, Karapatan sa akda, Karapatan ng may-akda

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The author holds the copyright to all his published novels and short stories.
• Ex1_PH: Ang may-akda ay may hawak na karapatang-ari sa lahat ng kanyang nailathala na nobela at maikling kuwento.
• Ex2_EN: Using someone’s music without permission violates their copyright protection.
• Ex2_PH: Ang paggamit ng musika ng iba nang walang pahintulot ay lumalabag sa kanilang proteksyon ng karapatang-sipi.
• Ex3_EN: The company must obtain copyright clearance before using any images in their advertising.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kumpanya ay dapat kumuha ng kopirayt clearance bago gumamit ng anumang larawan sa kanilang advertising.
• Ex4_EN: Copyright law protects creative works for a specific period after the creator’s death.
• Ex4_PH: Ang batas ng karapatang-ari ay nag-protekta sa mga likha para sa tiyak na panahon pagkatapos ng kamatayan ng lumikha.
• Ex5_EN: She registered the copyright for her original artwork to prevent unauthorized reproductions.
• Ex5_PH: Nirehistro niya ang karapatang-sipi para sa kanyang orihinal na artwork upang pigilan ang walang pahintulot na reproduksyon.